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On this day in 1998, McDonald's All-American Keith Bogans commits to Kentucky. The 2-time All-SEC selection, 2003 SEC Tournament MVP, 2003 All-American and UK Athletics Hall of Famer ranks No. 4 on the all-time scoring list with 1,923 points. Put his jersey in the rafters.

On this day in 1998, McDonald's All-American Keith Bogans commits to Kentucky. The 2-time All-SEC selection, 2003 SEC Tournament MVP, 2003 All-American and UK Athletics Hall of Famer ranks No. 4 on the all-time scoring list with 1,923 points. Put his jersey in the rafters.

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Kentucky fans on Bourbon Street at the 1993 Final Four in New Orleans.

Kentucky fans on Bourbon Street at the 1993 Final Four in New Orleans.

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Happy birthday to Lexington's own James Lee, who put the finishing touches the 1978 national championship in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke in St. Louis.

Happy birthday to Lexington's own James Lee, who put the finishing touches the 1978 national championship in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke in St. Louis.

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The final sign off of Cawood Ledford--who passed away on this day in 2001 and served as Voice of the Wildcats for 39 years--following Kentucky's 104-103 overtime loss to Duke in the 1992 East Regional Final at The Spectrum in Philadelphia.

The final sign off of Cawood Ledford--who passed away on this day in 2001 and served as Voice of the Wildcats for 39 years--following Kentucky's 104-103 overtime loss to Duke in the 1992 East Regional Final at The Spectrum in Philadelphia.

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Doron Lamb let 'em hang in the 2012 NCAA title game.

Doron Lamb let 'em hang in the 2012 NCAA title game.

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On this day in 1997, Derek Anderson, after not having played since tearing his ACL in January, Derek comes in cold off the bench and hits two clutch technical free throws in Kentucky's 78-69 win over Minnesota at the Final Four in Indianapolis to send the Wildcats to its second of three straight NCAA title games. "It was a piece of cake," Anderson said after.

On this day in 1997, Derek Anderson, after not having played since tearing his ACL in January, Derek comes in cold off the bench and hits two clutch technical free throws in Kentucky's 78-69 win over Minnesota at the Final Four in Indianapolis to send the Wildcats to its second of three straight NCAA title games. "It was a piece of cake," Anderson said after.

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On this day in 1998, the Comeback Cats are born as No. 2 seed Kentucky rallies from a 17-point deficit with 9:30 to play to beat No. 1 Duke 86-84 to advance to the Final Four and exorcise its 1992 Elite 8 loss to the Blue Devils.

On this day in 1998, the Comeback Cats are born as No. 2 seed Kentucky rallies from a 17-point deficit with 9:30 to play to beat No. 1 Duke 86-84 to advance to the Final Four and exorcise its 1992 Elite 8 loss to the Blue Devils.

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On this day in 2011, Anthony Davis denies John Henson preserving No. 1 Kentucky's 73-72 win over No. 5 North Carolina and creating one of the loudest moments in Rupp Arena history. #BBN

On this day in 2011, Anthony Davis denies John Henson preserving No. 1 Kentucky's 73-72 win over No. 5 North Carolina and creating one of the loudest moments in Rupp Arena history. #BBN

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On this day in 2011, Anthony Davis denies John Henson to preserve No. 1 Kentucky's 73-72 win over No. 5 North Carolina at Rupp Arena.

On this day in 2011, Anthony Davis denies John Henson to preserve No. 1 Kentucky's 73-72 win over No. 5 North Carolina at Rupp Arena.

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Thirty-five years ago today, a 36-year-old Rick Pitino is introduced as Kentucky head coach. "We will win, and we will win right away." Over 8 seasons, Pitino won over 80% of his games, leading the Wildcats to four SEC regular season crowns, five SEC Tournament titles, three Final Four appearances and the 1996 national championship.

Thirty-five years ago today, a 36-year-old Rick Pitino is introduced as Kentucky head coach. "We will win, and we will win right away." Over 8 seasons, Pitino won over 80% of his games, leading the Wildcats to four SEC regular season crowns, five SEC Tournament titles, three Final Four appearances and the 1996 national championship.

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3⃣0⃣ years ago today, behind 24 points and a title game record seven 3s from Tony Delk, and 20 points off the bench from freshman Ron Mercer, Kentucky defeats Syracuse 76-67 at The Meadowlands in New Jersey to take its place among the greatest teams in college basketball history.

3⃣0⃣ years ago today, behind 24 points and a title game record seven 3s from Tony Delk, and 20 points off the bench from freshman Ron Mercer, Kentucky defeats Syracuse 76-67 at The Meadowlands in New Jersey to take its place among the greatest teams in college basketball history.

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On this day in 2015, Aaron Harrison does it again. One year to the day after his 3 beat Louisville in the Sweet 16, this deep 3 lifts Kentucky to a 68-66 win over Notre Dame in the Elite 8 as the Wildcats improve to 38-0 and advance to its fourth Final Four in five years.

On this day in 2015, Aaron Harrison does it again. One year to the day after his 3 beat Louisville in the Sweet 16, this deep 3 lifts Kentucky to a 68-66 win over Notre Dame in the Elite 8 as the Wildcats improve to 38-0 and advance to its fourth Final Four in five years.

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On this day in 1993, in what announcer Dick Stockton called, "a withering display of basketball talent," Kentucky hits on its first eight 3-pointers to build a 34-8 lead to demolish Wake Forest 103-69 in the Southeast Regional at the Charlotte Coliseum. Travis Ford, and Jamal Mashburn, who scored all 23 of his points and hit all five of his 3s before halftime, combined for 49 points on 10 of 11 shooting from 3. The Wildcats and Demon Deacons have met 3x in the NCAA Tournament, with UK winning all three by an average of 28 points.

On this day in 1993, in what announcer Dick Stockton called, "a withering display of basketball talent," Kentucky hits on its first eight 3-pointers to build a 34-8 lead to demolish Wake Forest 103-69 in the Southeast Regional at the Charlotte Coliseum. Travis Ford, and Jamal Mashburn, who scored all 23 of his points and hit all five of his 3s before halftime, combined for 49 points on 10 of 11 shooting from 3. The Wildcats and Demon Deacons have met 3x in the NCAA Tournament, with UK winning all three by an average of 28 points.

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On this night in 2012 ...

On this night in 2012 ...

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On this day in 1998, Nazr Mohammed conjures up some of his own Memorial Magic as his improbable bank shot at the buzzer sinks Vanderbilt 63-61. #BBN

On this day in 1998, Nazr Mohammed conjures up some of his own Memorial Magic as his improbable bank shot at the buzzer sinks Vanderbilt 63-61. #BBN

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On this day in 1975, Kentucky stuns top-ranked and undefeated Indiana 92-90 at the Mideast Regional in Dayton, avenging an embarrassing 98-74 loss to the Hoosiers in Bloomington earlier that season. Mike Flynn led five Wildcats in double-figures with a team-high 22 points.

On this day in 1975, Kentucky stuns top-ranked and undefeated Indiana 92-90 at the Mideast Regional in Dayton, avenging an embarrassing 98-74 loss to the Hoosiers in Bloomington earlier that season. Mike Flynn led five Wildcats in double-figures with a team-high 22 points.

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On this day in 1978, The Goose was golden in the 1978 NCAA title game, making 18 of 27 shots and scoring 41 points in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke at The Checkerdome in St. Louis as the Wildcats capture the school's fifth national championship and first in 20 years.

On this day in 1978, The Goose was golden in the 1978 NCAA title game, making 18 of 27 shots and scoring 41 points in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke at The Checkerdome in St. Louis as the Wildcats capture the school's fifth national championship and first in 20 years.

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On this day in 2009, we were all witnesses as Jodie Meeks torched No. 24 Tennessee for a school record 54 points in Kentucky's 90-72 win over the Volunteers in Knoxville. On the night, Meeks made 15 of 22 shots, including a school record 10 of 15 three-pointers, and all 14 of his free throw attempts to break Dan Issel's 39-year-old single-game scoring mark.

On this day in 2009, we were all witnesses as Jodie Meeks torched No. 24 Tennessee for a school record 54 points in Kentucky's 90-72 win over the Volunteers in Knoxville. On the night, Meeks made 15 of 22 shots, including a school record 10 of 15 three-pointers, and all 14 of his free throw attempts to break Dan Issel's 39-year-old single-game scoring mark.

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On this day in 1990, in the highlight of Rick Pitino's first season in Lexington, Kentucky overcomes 41 points from Chris Jackson and 14 points, 21 rebounds and 6 blocks from Shaquille O'Neal to take down No. 12 LSU 100-95 at Rupp Arena.

On this day in 1990, in the highlight of Rick Pitino's first season in Lexington, Kentucky overcomes 41 points from Chris Jackson and 14 points, 21 rebounds and 6 blocks from Shaquille O'Neal to take down No. 12 LSU 100-95 at Rupp Arena.

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Kentucky travels to Texas to take on the Longhorns on Saturday. The last time the Wildcats played in Austin was 2005 when Patrick Sparks made one of the most memorable and improbable shots in NCAA Tournament history. #BBN

Kentucky travels to Texas to take on the Longhorns on Saturday. The last time the Wildcats played in Austin was 2005 when Patrick Sparks made one of the most memorable and improbable shots in NCAA Tournament history. #BBN

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3⃣0⃣ years ago today, Kentucky harasses future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan into just 2 of 7 shooting and a team-high 5 turnovers as the top-seeded Wildcats force 20 Wake Forest miscues and annihilate the No. 2 Demon Deacons 83-63 at the Midwest Regional Final in Minneapolis to reach the Final Four for the second time in four years under Rick Pitino. Tony Delk, who moved into fourth place on UK's all-time scoring list, led the way with 25 points.

3⃣0⃣ years ago today, Kentucky harasses future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan into just 2 of 7 shooting and a team-high 5 turnovers as the top-seeded Wildcats force 20 Wake Forest miscues and annihilate the No. 2 Demon Deacons 83-63 at the Midwest Regional Final in Minneapolis to reach the Final Four for the second time in four years under Rick Pitino. Tony Delk, who moved into fourth place on UK's all-time scoring list, led the way with 25 points.

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On this day in 2012, in the first NCAA Tournament meeting between the two schools in 28 years, Kentucky defeats Louisville 69-61 at the Final Four in New Orleans behind 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks from Anthony Davis to advance to Monday night's title game.

On this day in 2012, in the first NCAA Tournament meeting between the two schools in 28 years, Kentucky defeats Louisville 69-61 at the Final Four in New Orleans behind 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks from Anthony Davis to advance to Monday night's title game.

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On this day in 1993, walk-on Todd Svoboda puts the finishing stroke on Kentucky's 106-81 win over Florida State at the Southeast Regional in Charlotte. The Wildcats won its four NCAA Tournament games by an average of 31 points to reach its first Final Four since 1984.

On this day in 1993, walk-on Todd Svoboda puts the finishing stroke on Kentucky's 106-81 win over Florida State at the Southeast Regional in Charlotte. The Wildcats won its four NCAA Tournament games by an average of 31 points to reach its first Final Four since 1984.

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On this day in 1992, Kentucky returns to postseason play following a 2-year ban and steamrolls Alabama (which features four future NBA players) 80-54 in Birmingham to capture the first of four straight SEC Tournament titles behind 28 points and 13 rebounds from Jamal Mashburn.

On this day in 1992, Kentucky returns to postseason play following a 2-year ban and steamrolls Alabama (which features four future NBA players) 80-54 in Birmingham to capture the first of four straight SEC Tournament titles behind 28 points and 13 rebounds from Jamal Mashburn.

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